Recreational_Flyer_Fixed_Sites

This dataset represents active recreational flyer fixed sites (commonly referred to as flying fields) that are established by an agreement with the FAA. The fixed sites depicted here are located in controlled airspace two or more miles from an airport. At these sites, recreational UAS operations are authorized up to the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) facility map (UASFM) altitudes. If you fly at the fixed sites depicted in this dataset within controlled airspace, you must adhere to the operating limitations of the agreement, which is available from the fixed site sponsor. The FAA currently is upgrading LAANC (Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability) to enable recreational flyers to obtain automated authorization to controlled airspace. The FAA is committed to quickly implementing LAANC for recreational flyers. The FAA also is exploring upgrades to DroneZone to enable access for recreational flyers. Until LAANC is available for recreational operations, the FAA is granting temporary airspace authorizations to operate at certain fixed sites (commonly referred to as flying fields) that are established by an agreement with the FAA. For fixed sites that are located in controlled airspace two or more miles from an airport, operations are authorized up to the unmanned aircraft system (UAS) facility map (UASFM) altitudes. The FAA is reviewing fixed sites located within two miles of an airport and will make individualized determinations of what airspace authorization is appropriate. Aeromodelling organizations that sponsor fixed sites, regardless of their location within controlled airspace, can obtain additional information about requesting airspace authorization by email at UAShelp@faa.gov. During this interim period, you may fly in controlled airspace only at authorized fixed sites. The list of authorized fixed sites is available on the FAA’s website at [www.faa.gov/uas] and will be depicted on the maps on the FAA’s UAS Data Delivery System, which is available at [https://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com]. Agreements establishing fixed sites may contain additional operating limitations. If you fly at a fixed site in controlled airspace, you must adhere to the operating limitations of the agreement, which is available from the fixed site sponsor. As a reminder, existing FAA rules provide that you may not operate in any designated restricted or prohibited airspace. This includes airspace restricted for national security reasons or to safeguard emergency operations, including law enforcement activities. The easiest way to determine whether any restrictions or special requirements are in effect as well as the authorized altitudes where you want to fly is to use the maps on the FAA’s UAS Data Delivery System, which is available at [https://udds-faa.opendata.arcgis.com], and to check for the latest FAA Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). This information may also be available from third-party applications. The FAA will provide notice when LAANC is available for use by recreational flyers. Alternatively, during this interim period, the FAA directs recreational flyers to existing basic safety guidelines, which are based on industry best practices, on its website ([faa.gov/uas]): • Fly only for recreational purposes • Keep your unmanned aircraft within your visual line-of-sight or within the visual line of sight of a visual observer who is co-located and in direct communication with you • Do not fly above 400 feet in uncontrolled (Class G) airspace • Do not fly in controlled airspace without an FAA authorization • Follow all FAA airspace restrictions, including special security instructions and temporary flight restrictions • Never fly near other aircraft • Always give way to all other aircraft • Never fly over groups of people, public events, or stadiums full of people • Never fly near emergency response activities • Never fly under the influence of drugs or alcohol You also should be able to explain to an FAA inspector or law enforcement official which safety guidelines you are following if you are flying under the exception for limited recreational unmanned aircraft operations. Please do not contact FAA Air Traffic facilities for airspace authorization because these facilities will no longer accept requests to operate recreational unmanned aircraft in controlled airspace. Please continue to check [faa.gov/uas] on a regular basis for the most current directions and guidance.